BOOK

The Plight of the Whales

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The Plight of the Whales is a nonfiction introduction tailored for young adult readers, exploring the decline of whale populations due to commercial whaling, ocean pollution, fishing bycatch, and habitat loss. It chronicles the historical trajectory of whaling from Moby Dick-era hunts to modern factory fleets, and the emergence of international whale conservation efforts. Youth readers gain insight into early animal protections and emerging ecological and political movements in the late 20th century .

Some reviewers highlight that while historically informative, the tone occasionally reflects a “wise-use” perspective—that whales could be managed as resources rather than protected outright—which may appear dated by current conservation standards .

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Series Title

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Call Number

599,5 M499

Publisher

New York, NY, USA : Franklin Watts (Impact Books series), New York, NY, USA., 1989 (January)

Collation

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Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

0021795576

Classification

599,5

Content Type

text

Media Type

unmediated

Carrier Type

volume

Edition

1st Edition

Subject(s)

Whales; marine conservation; juvenile/young adult

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